Science proves that our brains respond differently and uniquely in the event of a traumatic experience – like a sexual assault. Freezing up, “zoning out”, becoming immobile or paralyzed are all very real, very common reactions to an attack whether it’s at the hands of a stranger or far more likely, someone we know. When…

Excerpted from the book “A Guerrilla Guide To Self-Defense” Environmental Awareness “When the invader pierces deep into the heart of the weaker country and occupies her territory in a cruel and oppressive manner, there is no doubt that conditions of terrain, climate, and society in general offer obstacles to his progress and may be used…

As we discussed in the first post it is often not simply a matter of “stranger danger” though that’s certainly still a relevant issue. And it’s not strictly a matter of it being someone that you know. Nope. In many cases the problem of predator and prey can have greater complexity than we give it…